Colombia are one of the nations called to be dark horses in the 2026 World Cup. Hence, when they play today against Costa Rica to say goodbye to their home fans, it’s expected that they cruise, but what will their lineups be? Follow our liveblog of Colombia vs Costa Rica for minute-by-minute coverage with updates!
For Colombia, this is a must-win game. They can’t allow themselves to not look good on home soil against a Costa Rica team that is not even qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Colombia must win, and do it comfortably.
Costa Rica are in arguably their worst time in terms of soccer form since 1990. They failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2010. However, back then it was a 32-team tournament.
Colombia’s lineup vs Costa Rica today
Colombia’s confirmed lineup: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Dávinson Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal; Luis Diaz, Carlos Andres Gomez, Juan Camilo Hernandez.
Diaz of Colombia celebrates with teammates
James Rodriguez is starting on the bench today, so there’s a chance he comes on for the second half. With the World Cup right around the corner, Colombia are managing his workload carefully.
Costa Rica’s lineup vs Colombia
Fernando Batista has only two games as Costa Rica’s manager and is looking for his first victory. While this is a very tough test, he will have to try and put up a fight without three of the team’s main cast. Midfielder Alejandro Bran, and forwards Kenneth Vargas and Warren Madrigal were sidelined from the team due to disciplinary actions.
Costa Rica’s lineup: Patrick Sequeira; Haxzel Quirós, Jeyland Mitchell, Aaron Salazar, Fernan Faerron, Darril Araya; Carlos Mora, Orlando Galo, Andrey Soto, Josimar Alcócer; Manfred Ugalde.
